Glazed chestnuts with whipped sherry cream

Step 1/5

• 250 g chestnuts

• baking sheet
• oven
• cutting board
• knife

Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Cut the chestnuts crosswise on the curved side with a sharp knife and place on a baking sheet. Bake the chestnuts in the oven for approx. 15 minutes until the shells open.

Step 2/5

• 125 ml heavy cream
• 35 g confectioner’s sugar
• ¾ tbsp sherry
• 5 g tarragon

• bowl
• hand mixer with beaters

In the meantime, whip cream and confectioner’s sugar until stiff. Add sherry and stir. Chop tarragon and add to the whipped cream. Set aside.

Step 3/5

Remove chestnuts from oven and leave to cool for approx. 5 min., then remove from shell with a knife.

Step 4/5

• ½ tbsp sugar
• 50 ml water
• 12½ g butter

• frying pan

Add sugar to a pan over medium heat and caramelize, add water and bring to a boil. Add chestnuts and butter, reduce heat to low, making sure the caramel does not burn. Gently stir the pan to coat chestnuts with caramel and leave to simmer for approx. 2 min.

Step 5/5

Transfer caramelized chestnuts to a serving plate and top with a spoonful of the sherry-cream. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!